50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Middletown

“Ordered take out tonight, 3 orders of birria tacos, which my kids all loved, and a shrimp burrito which was also very good. The guacamole was a big hit as well. All of the dishes were very well seasoned. Although we got our food to go, when I went in to pick up the order, the restaurant itself was very cute inside. Will definitely be ordering again.“

“We ordered catering for our son’s graduation party yesterday. It was perfection. Everything was delicious, exactly as ordered, well organized and ready to be served/put in sternos to keep warm. All the guests raved about it, and we have leftovers for today! The pricing was also extremely economical! Yum!!!“

“We had empanadas and tacos, both were excellent“

“I love this pizza!! it reminds me of pizza I would get from a shop called Pizza Coloré that was on Rt. 1 South quite a few years ago. is there any relation?? would love to know! regardless this pizza is the kind I crave because the sauce and the cheese is so delicious! the crust is unbeatable as well thank you so much! you are my new favorite pizza place!“

“I’ve been about 5 times so far and LOVE Emelio’s! The food is fresh and delicious and the portions generous. Even their simple side salad is something special - delicious, light dressing. And the service is great, which is hard to come by these days. It’s clearly a family-run place where Everyone cares about the quality. Also impeccably clean!“

“The best authentic food out there! Love every single meal I’ve had so far! Fresh, homemade and tasteful!“

“When you r in NJ or just visiting try out this clean, Mexican restaurant called Puertoescondido located at 175 Mammouth Road, West Long Branch, NJ....food was awesome,tasty, place was clean and staff“

“Amazing authentic Mexican food. So delicious and the service is fantastic. Sometimes there is a wait but totally worth it.“

“We received an advertisement with a coupon in the mail today and this place looked right up my alley. Having grown up in California, I am always on the hunt for really good Mexican food. I ordered dinner for my wife and I and it was great. The carnitas were excellent and the guacamole was great. The only thing I wish they had on their menu was Chile Verde as I can’t seem to find it on the East Coast. I will definitely be back soon as their takeout was hot and fresh. I’m glad to have found this place.“

“Muy limpio , personal muy amable , y lo principal la comida muy rica“

“I’ve lived in the area for quite some time lived in West End when I first moved here after college, and man has it changed (still live right down the way between west end and pier village)! I thought west end lost its “cute/cool” factor-fun restaurants and bars/lounges and cute stores. Welles yesterday showed me it’s still there and I’ve been missing out on some amazing food!!
This place is fantastic. The service is warm and welcoming. The store has a fun, authentic feel-perfect for family. Solid outdoor eating. (Order at counter though still). Prices are fantastic—and then the food! I went with steak quesadilla. Was starving couldn’t think and went for it. The menu is extensive and has your typical favorites. I got this to go and walked back to my condo. When I opened it up, I was just beyond impressed. It smelled amazing and looked even better and tasted phenomenal. This is definitely on my regular list. I will be using this a lot. Definitely DoorDash it when I’m being lazy or just walking down to get a good walk and come back with Amazing authentic Mexican food. Thank you so much can’t wait to get back!!!! 💯👍👍💙🇲🇽🌮“

“The food is always delicious!!!“

“Good tacos good flavor , deliciosos 😋“

“this food was awesome! We will def be back again! Very Fresh food!!“

“wonderful food and awesome portions and service!“

“Excellent authentic Mexican food. Server was great and knowledgeable about gluten allergies as well. If you want great Mexican food definitely check this place out.“

“awesome authentic stuff! 👌👍“

“Best authentic Mexican food in all of NJ! Lucky to have stumbled in their doorway... Everything is deliciously made and fresh.“

“The food is always fresh and very friendly . Great food and attitude Highly recommend“

“I saw this place had a 5.0 on Google so had to try it. It took a second to find because there’s a Chicken Holida sign, not the business. Come to find out they still sell Chicken Holiday products. Food was very good. Nice little place delivering good, authentic Mexican food.“

“Excellent fresh food, well made and authentic. I’ll be coming back again“

“First time trying Taqueria Three Amigos on Page Avenue, and it definitely won’t be the last! 🌮🔥

We ordered takeout and tried a little of everything—birria tacos, a steak and cheese quesadilla, a burrito, and loaded nachos. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and packed with great taste. 🤤

Next time I’ll be eating there instead of taking it to go, but this was a fantastic first impression. Definitely worth a visit! 🙌“

“El Ranchero is my favorite taqueria in the bayshore. The tacos are the best in the area and the mole is delicious. The food is fresh and the service is fantastic. I recommend this to anyone! A wonderful place to practice my spanish! El Ranchero es mi taquería favorita. Los tacos son los mejores de la zona y el mole es delicioso. La comida es fresca y el servicio es fantástico. ¡Yo recomiendo esto a cualquiera!“

“My husband and I had fun shopping there. We found many great items there. I’m looking forward to going there again soon!“

“Delicious food coupled with an enjoyable atmosphere! The staff is both pleasant and attentive! It has become a favorite of ours! 👍“

“We love Tino’s Mexican Kitchen. The food and ambience are amazing.“

“Delicious, authentic Mexican food! Huge portions and fresh. Very friendly staff. Fun decor. I would definitely recommend if in the area.“

“One of my favorites ever since I was a kid. The chimis are just unbeatable. Chips and salsa (free!) are fresh and out of this world. Prices seem high, but not compared to anything else in red bank and probably because I remember when you could get the same thing for $12 20 years ago. Highly recommend. This is the pinnacle of American Mexican food.

P.s. sorry about the photo, meant to get this before I ate but literally could not resist.“

“What a great place!!! Delicious food, wonderful & friendly staff as well as a clean environment. I eat here often to try everything on the menu! I like how you order through a screen which makes everything super easy and efficient. Wish I took pictures of my food but I was too quick to eat it hahaha best guac in town!“

“🌯 Bubbakoo’s Burritos – Hazlet, NJ

🌮 Food & Variety
Bubbakoo’s Burritos offers a great selection of Mexican-style food, including burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, nachos, fries, and drinks. There are plenty of options to customize your meal based on your preferences.

🍗 What I Ordered
I ordered the Double Protein Chicken Bowl, which came loaded with brown rice, beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, lettuce, and my choice of sauce. The chicken was well cooked, tender, and flavorful. Since it was a double-protein bowl, the portion of chicken was generous and definitely made the bowl filling.

🏠 Ambience & Seating
The restaurant was clean, neat, and well maintained. There is also ample seating space, making it convenient for both quick meals and dining in.

😊 Service
The staff was friendly, patient, and prepared the order exactly as requested. The overall service was pleasant and efficient.

💰 Value
The portion size was definitely worth the $14 price, especially with the double protein option. The bowl was filling and had a good balance of protein, rice, vegetables, and toppings.

⭐ Overall
A satisfying experience with good food, generous portions, friendly service, and a clean dining area. I’ll definitely be visiting Bubbakoo’s again soon! 🌯👍“

“This is authentic Mexican food, very similar to the style in Mexico City, Mexico. I have really enjoyed all the foods I have ordered from here such as their soups, nachos, guacamole, tacos, quesadillas, burritos and signature kitchen dishes. They also offer a green and a red sauce that is spicy, but only elevates the flavor. I also appreciate the fresh limes, cilantro and onions they offer as well. I do like the langua burrito, which is served with rice and beans. Their tripa quesadillas and tacos are also delicious. You can find authentic beverages imported from Mexico in their drink fridge near the checkout counter too.“

“Excellent food kindly very traditional food as if I were at home God bless your staff and business [Original] Excelente comida el personal amablemente comida muy tradicional como si estuviera en casa Dios le bendiga su personal y negocio“

“the food here is AMAZING!! I can’t name a better place than galindos. The tacos here are incredibly good, and everything tastes so fresh! I would definitely recommend this to everyone who’s looking for a taco spot this summer! 10/10 🌮“

“I tried it for the first time yesterday and the food was great. Had the s’mores donut and cookie ice cream sandwich. Asked Grace at the register questions and she replied with detailed description, was very helpful and friendly. They also provide a punch card for the visits for a reward and offer Monmouth University students a discount. Good cuisine and amazing customer service. Definitely would come again and try more options :)“

“First time there today , the service is excellent , food was fresh and yummy, love the location and the seating , all tables no booths very roomy , friendly staff , we will be back!“

“We went to El Rancho last month and it was absolutely delicious. The guacamole was very fresh and creamy. We also ordered the steak chimichanga and steak tostadas. Highly recommend. We will be back for sure 😊“

“The food is consistent. And DELICIOUS. I’ve tried many Mexican restaurants as it’s my favorite. And this is my go to. Slow-er on the service but that’s due to how incredibly busy they are with take out orders alone. It’s family owned and run. They are so nice and I can’t speak enough about how authentic the food is.“

“Sabor único e inigualable 🤭😌🫰🏻“

“I live right across the street and decided I'll give it a try and omg I couldn't stop stuffing my mouth!! the food was fresh great potions and great prices I bought nachos and a cheesesteak and it's real steak not that fake crap everyone else sell they definitely going to get to me great food guys“

“horrible experience & poor food quality. we ordered $90 of food tonight. first when trying to order i asked about the birria tacos in their Facebook post. the woman who answered told me that they dont call them birria tacos, they are called barbacoa. they required us to order from uber eats even though they advertise in town delivery. so we did. the tortillas with green sauce is rico's version of a chalupa. it was inedible. we ordered a steak chimichanga - it was very fatty. the quesadilla was delivered in the form of a taco. somehow an order for nachos we put in uber eats, was deleted. when we called to let them know somethings were not correct in the order and we were really dissapointed we were told this is not taco bell. at the end of the unhelpful conversation about their poor service and food quality, the final response was, "You got everything you deserved." very unprofessional. all around a bad experience. the food was not good. we love to support local businesses but will not be back to Rico Taco Mex 2.“

“Good place, variety in Mexican food, they deliver, located right on the main road, the rib tacos are excellent, the menu is very varied and the prices are totally affordable, there is no parking but you can leave your vehicle in front of this store. The attention of the staff is acceptable.“

“It was very good, it was a Mexican restaurant, it was delicious

Vegetarian options: well

Dietary restrictions: Fatty food is not recommended for people with high blood fat, and sweet food is not recommended for diabetics, and alcoholic drinks are not recommended for those with digestive and liver problems. They should take care of their health.

Parking: well

Kid-friendliness: good

Wheelchair accessibility: well“

“Mexican restaurant with an exquisite flavor in every dish you taste, very friendly service in a warm family atmosphere.

Mexican restaurant with an exquisite flavor in each dish that you taste, very friendly attention in a warm family atmosphere.“

“We went ABC hoping for some authentic bagels (they now close at 2pm btw). The bagels were really good (like bagels are supposed to be…dense and chewy not bread shaped into o’s) and the ladies behind the counter could both have been nicer! Worth a visit!! We ate some there and took a dozen to-go too!“

“Wide array of customizable tacos, burritos, bowls. Really nice touch in the offering of water and various hot sauces, salsas, and pico de gallo to the side. Carne asada taco was flavorful and ample for the price point. Fabulous decor with on-theme light fixtures.“

“Loved this place! food was amazing! Best gauc! I had a chimichanga my husband had tostadas great presentation and great flavors! They gave us house made red and green chile sauce so good! I loved the hot and spicey red! Great atmosphere very reasonable and accommodating. You have to check this place out!“

“We stopped in here for lunch & the entire family loved their meals. We had a nice time here, the place is clean, staff is speedy & professional. We were able to park on the side. Their us outdoor & indoor seating. The food looked presentable and it all tasted fresh. Will definitely be returning here when we’re back in this area.

Kid-friendliness: One of my kids only eats tenders & fries wherever we go. My husband and I were craving tacos from here as highly recommended. Glad we were able to accommodate our child in a taco establishment.“

“My only issue was the ordering. First, when I sign into the app it keeps on sending me a link to click to get back into the app, which is annoying. Second, I clicked through online based on a coupon and started ordering, but when I signed in the promo disappeared and I had to keep logging out and in to get it. The app needs to be improved.“